Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1798cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 125,779 miles on the clock, averaging 9,530 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for SM08 DFV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 125,779 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,672 |
| Average per year | 9,530 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM08 DFV |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1798cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SM08 DFV
What car is SM08 DFV?
SM08 DFV is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 DFV?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 DFV was 125,779 miles, recorded on 17 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 DFV passed its MOT?
SM08 DFV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 17 May 2021.
Is SM08 DFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 DFV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SM08 DFV?
SM08 DFV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.